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Niven's most recent film work is portraying the venerable coach Phog Allen in the Lawrence-based film "Jayhawkers." His first film role was in the original version of "In Cold Blood," filmed on location in Kansas. After that, he continued to find roles on the big screen, including acting in four movies with Charlton Heston -- even though Niven said he "never got to meet the man." Niven also starred in the Dirty Harry movie "Magnum Force," and has a lengthy list of television and stage credits to his name.

The lecture series honors Pflaum, who was a member of Emporia State's faculty for over 40 years.